Guyana finish 2nd in OECS Championship invitation category
Guyana’s small team of 6 boxers punched their way to a second-place finish in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Boxing Championships invitational category over the weekend.
Among the Guyanese team, there were standout performances from Abiola Jackman and Ryan Rogers who copped individual prizes.
The St Lucia Boxing Association (SLBA) and lovers of boxing across the island, continue to soak in the euphoric feeling of excellence following the triumph of their National Boxing Team in the OECS competition.
St Lucia retained the coveted OECS Boxing title, following the 2024 Championships held on July 26 & 27 at the Vigie Sports Complex in Castries, St Lucia, while Trinidad and Tobago won the 2024 Invitational Category.
Guyana’s Ryan Rogers received the best youth boxer accolade
The official results are as follows;
1. St. Lucia, 1st place OECS Championships – 50 points, 10 Gold Medals, 10 Silver Medals (Winner)
2. Grenada, 2nd place OECS Championships – 18 points, 9 Silver Medals.
3. Martinique, 3rd place OECS Championships – 14 points, 2 Gold Medals, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Special Awards
Best Schoolboy – Shawn Ramnath, Trinidad & Tobago
Best Jr Boxer – Ryan Rogers (Guyana)
Best Youth Boxer – John Didier (St. Lucia)
Best Male Boxer, Michael Fidole (Martinique)
Best Female Boxer – Abiola Jackman (Guyana)
Best dressed Team, St. Lucia
The 2024 OECS Invitational Boxing Championships were held in accordance with international standards, under the IBA approved regulations.
St Lucia have expressed immense thanks to all participating countries, sponsors and affiliates.
Special mention by the SLBA went to the Government of St Lucia, Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, the OECS Commission, St Lucia National Lotteries Authority, M&C Group of Companies, St Lucia Olympic Committee, Daren Sammy Foundation, St Lucia Tourism Authority, Blackheart Productions Sports & Entertainment, International Boxing Association (IBA), American Boxing Confederation (AMBC), Blue Waters St Lucia Limited, Trophy Center, Golden Arrow, Anthony Jewelry, Dr Stephen King, Tompty Tools Rentals, Island Sounds, Bay Heights Resort, Vybe Radio, DBS TV, Power 97, MBC/Real FM, Wings & Tingz and Triangle Restaurant.
